Resident Rescue

Today the tables turn--counseling resident Alisha Parks puts us in the hot seat for part two of our interview! 
 
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Today on the pod we welcome a very special guest: counseling resident (and Amanda's former supervisee), Alisha Parks!
 
Listen as she shares about her experiences, anxieties, and inspiration on her journey to becoming a full-fledged counselor. We loved this interview and hope you will too!
 
Please reach out to us with questions, comments, or episode ideas at residentrescuepod@gmail.com 

Guess who's back, back again! 
 
It's Joanna and Amanda answering FAQ's about what goes on in the therapy room! 
 
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Ever wondered if you need therapy? Ever Googled it??
 
Join us for a fun episode today, as we dive into Google's most-searched therapy questions! 

Join us today as we make some sense of a potentially confusing topic--mindfulness! What is it? How do we practice it? Listen and gain some simple, common-sense skills to share with clients and practice in your own life!
 
Resources: 
Tara Brach's Radical Compassion & Radical Acceptance
Stone in a Pond Meditation
 

Breathe in that healing light and let it flooooow!
 
Today on Resident Rescue we demonstrate how to implement the Light Stream technique. Use for yourself AND with your clients! 
 
Resource:
https://thewaveclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Light-Stream-Technique-Explained.pdf

Join us today as we head to the world of good ole' CBT! We will give you a rundown of the theory of CBT and what it looks like in practice. 
Resources:
Cognitive Distortions (adults)
Cognitive Distortions (kids)
CBT Workbook
TF-CBT Training
Automatic Thoughts YouTube

We have a quick skills demo for you today! Listen as we demonstrate the EMDR resource Safe Calm Place and discuss how we integrate it into our practice.Resource:https://emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Calm_Safe_Place.pdf

Today we are meeting with a VERY special guest and friend of the podcast, Jackie! You will hear one person's story through infertility and loss. Infertility support: -https://resolve.org/Miscarriage/infant loss support: -https://rtzhope.org/Further info on finding counseling and support groups:-https://www.reproductivefacts.org/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/infertility-counseling-and-support-when-and-where-to-find-it2/-https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gynecology-obstetrics/specialty-areas/fertility-center/patient-information/support-groups Jackie's Recommendations:-https://www.hilariouslyinfertile.com/-Andrew Shultz "Life" Netflix Special

Join us as we discuss the tricky topic of perinatal mental health! Today we will share some of our personal and professional experiences navigating PMADS.
Resources:
Find a Therapist or Support Group and Training for Therapists: 
-PSI and local chapters 
-Birth in Color
-Find a Provider
More Information:
PP Anxiety and Depression
Signs & Symptoms of PP Anxiety
Signs & Symptoms of PP Depression
PP Plan
https://postpartumva.org/ccproviders/
Tools:
Harm Reduction Toolkit
Alcohol and Drug Use Screening
DV Screening
Mood Disorder Screening
Circle of Healing
Learning and Sharing with Clients: 
Momsplaining on Youtube with Kristen Bell
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis | Rachael Watters | TEDxHieronymusPark
Books: 
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman
This isn’t what I Expected by Karen Kleinman
Unexpecting by Rachel Lewis